Show Notes
In this episode of Energy Talks, Marcus Stenner, who is a field engineer and CEO at the power system testing service provider Hubert Göbel GmbH in Germany, shares his insights into ensuring user safety during electrical testing. He describes the essential testing preparation steps, like staff training and risk assessments; he emphasizes how implementing safety measures optimizes the efficiency of testing workflows; and he highlights the advanced safety features of the latest generation of OMICRON testing technology, such as the CMC 500 protection testing device.
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